I wasn’t really sure where to put this thread…

But here’s what I wanna know. I’ve noticed that with ball python females are generally more expensive, than males. I’m more of a leopard gecko guy, and generally the price will be equal or males will be worth more, as the genetics can be passed on in greater numbers (breed male to x females, while females can only breed once) than it can with a female. So why are females more expensive? Is it because you need more females than males? Are higher end combo-morphs females still priced higher than males?